ON THE BANKS OF SUBERNAREKHA

We the humans are so much engrossed in our mechanical life that its very important for us to go out,to explore the world,to smell nature because it is nature which helps us to live.

 I  being a traveller always want to explore,to leave this artificial routine life for few days and go to search my peace which I always find in nature.

I got an oppertunity to visit Ghatsila for 2N 3D which is  a small town situated in East Singbhu,m,Jharkhand.It is 240kms from Kolkata nd is well connected by rail and road.It is 45 kms from Jamshedpur.The city is located on the banks of Subernarekha river and is blendled with hills and forests.It is the place where famous Bengali writer Bibhutibhusan Bondopadhye spent his last days.You can visit Ghatsila by both rail and road

1)By Rail-Ispat Express,Steel Express,Lal Mati Express,Hwh Ranchi Int Express,Kriya Yoga Express.

2)By Road-'Via Kharagpur.Avail NH6 till Bahragora.From Bahragora take NH for Tatanagar.

 We went by train.Ispat Express which departed Hwh at 6.55am and reached Ghatsila station at 10am.It was a bad weather as it was raining constantly though it was not expected that time because we visited Ghatsila in December,2018.But the train jouney was enjoying.We crossed Kharagpur after that we faced a dense forest called Salbani.The journey was very comfortable by train.  

             The train arrived Ghatsila at right time.We hired an auto after coming out of the station.There is a rate chart just outside the station by which you can fix the rate of auto for sightseeing.We boarded our hired auto and headed for hotel Bibhuti Bihar.Our room was booked in advance.(The picture is given above.)We entered in our room and refreshed ourselves.Our auto driver would come at 3.30pm for taking us on few places.

Bibhuti Bihar

I am giving an itinerary which can help you to visit the sightseeing spots and explore them properly.

Day 1-In the morning check in at hotel and refresh yourself.After taking lunch visit the house of Bibhutibhusan Bandopadhye where he spent his last days.It has been modified and built as a small museum where you will find his belongings and the novels which he wrote.

After that you must visit Ratmohona for extraordinary sunset on the banks of Subernarekha.Though we didnt find the chance to watch this view as it was cloudy.Return to hotel for nitestay.

Bibhutibhusan Bandopadhye

House of Bibhuti bhusan

Day 2-Have your breakfast early in the morning and go out from hotel to visit Fuldungri.Located on a small hill in the northen fringe of Ghatsila,the peak of Fuldungri offers panoromic view of the rolling hills and green valleys.You have to trek a little bit for reaching to the top but trust me the trek is just mind blowing.You will really enjoy the trek along the jungle.

Fuldungri forest

               Then head for Burudi Lake which is a beautiful waterbody surrounded by hills and forests.It is situated in the part of Dalma Forest Range.The natural beauty is extraordinary.You can also do boating there.100/- per head. There are small hotels just near the lake where the tourists can have their lunch or meal.Then head towards Dharagiri Falls which is very near to Burudi Lake.The road condition is poor but the sceneic beauty will attract you to visit this place again and again.Its  a small falls in the midst of Dalma forest.There is a ten minutes trek throgh the boulders and pebbles.The place is very serene and silence prevail there.Its a very beautiful and must watch spot.After visiting these places return to hotel in the evening for nite stay.

Burudi Lake

Dharagiri Falls

Day 3-Check out from hotel after having breakfast and visit towards Galudi Dam and Rankini Temple.Galudi is a small hamlet by the river Subernarekha on the lap of Dalma Mountain Range.The place is gifted by its own natural beauty and tribal culture.Then visit Rankini Kali temple which is a famous tourist spot of Ghatsila.After that head for the train for return journey.

Hotels of Ghatsila

1)Suhasita Resort-09771831877

2)Bibhuti Bihar Hotel-09097722600

3)Akashdeep Hotel-06585225799

If you want to stay in Galudi then 

1)Ranjanigandha Guesthouse-09830146921